"Someone couldn't stand it anymore... and ended up..."
Xu Hao murmured, his eyes revealing a thoughtful look.
There is no possibility of any mistakes in the materials he prepared, and the case filing court has no reason to use this evidence to reject the claim.
The only situation is...
...
####Wind and rain: Remain true to our original aspiration (Part 2)
On the third day after the investigation results were announced, Xu Oho received a strange phone call.
"Hello, I'm Lin Wan'er, a reporter from Public Welfare Observation magazine." The other party's voice was clear and steady. "I would like to do an in-depth interview on the recent series of disturbances in Dream Mentor. I wonder if you are willing to accept the interview?"
Xu was stunned for a moment. This magazine is quite influential in the domestic public welfare circle and has always been known for its independence and rationality. He clearly remembered that after the anonymous report letter was exposed a few months ago, it was this magazine that first published an analysis article pointing out the possible malicious smearing behind the incident.
"I do." He agreed without hesitation, "However, I hope this interview is not for curiosity, but to truly understand what we do."
"Of course." Lin Wan'er smiled. "What we want to do is to record how an organization sticks to its beliefs in the face of storms."
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A few days later, in a cafe in Beijing CBD, Lin Wan'er was waiting there early with a recorder and a notebook.
Xu Oho showed up on time, wearing a simple gray jacket, his face was slightly tired, but his eyes were still firm.
"Many people asked me why I continued to do charity work." After he sat down, his first question went straight to the point. "They said, you have suffered so much loss, why don't you change your industry? At least you don't have to face doubts and attacks every day."
Lin Wan'er smiled slightly: "How do you answer them?"
"I will tell them that the reason I persist is because I know that there are still many children in this world who need help." He said calmly, "They are not wrong. The ones who are wrong are those who use public welfare to make profits. If we retreat because we are afraid of being misunderstood, then the most innocent children will be the ones who get hurt in the end."
Lin Wan'er nodded and took note of this sentence carefully.
"You said you recently started a new project?" she asked, looking through her notes.
"Yes." Xuoho nodded, "It's called the 'Starlight Project', which specifically targets the mental health issues of teenagers in remote mountainous areas."
He explained that with the promotion of "live broadcast of field visits", more and more volunteers reported that in addition to the lack of educational resources, the children also have increasingly prominent psychological problems. Many children lack parental companionship for a long time, are severely emotionally depressed, and some even show a tendency to self-harm.
"So we decided to introduce professional psychological counselors and cooperate with psychology departments of universities to train local teachers to master basic psychological intervention skills." He said, "This is not only an educational aid, but also a spiritual rescue."
Lin Wan'er listened very attentively, with a hint of emotion in her eyes.
"It sounds idealistic," she said softly, "but reality is often much more complicated than we imagine."
"That's right." Xuoho smiled, "But we can't not do it just because it's complicated. On the contrary, it's precisely because it's complicated that we need to solve it systematically."
The interview lasted more than two hours, and Lin Wan'er asked many pointed questions, including the future development direction of "Dream Mentor", how to balance transparency and operational efficiency, and whether she felt tired in the face of constant pressure from public opinion.
Xuoho answered them one by one, his tone always gentle but firm.
"Sometimes I thought about giving up," he said before the interview ended. "Especially during the darkest days, almost every day someone scolded me, saying I was hypocritical and hyping myself up. But every time I saw the children's smiles, I would find motivation again."
Lin Wan'er was silent for a while and gently closed the notebook: "Thank you for sharing this frankly today."
"Thank you for listening." Xuoho stood up and held out his hand. "I hope this article can help more people understand our original intention."
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A month later, Public Welfare Watch magazine published a cover story titled "After the storm, they are still moving forward."
The article not only records in detail the experience of the "Dream Mentor" in the past year, but also deeply analyzes the difficulties and challenges of the current Chinese charity industry.
>"In this era full of uncertainty, we may not be able to easily judge who is truly well-intentioned. But we can choose to believe that those who always insist on walking on the road, even if they are misunderstood or attacked, still do not stop, their original intentions are worthy of respect."
This article quickly attracted widespread attention, and many readers left messages saying that they were deeply touched.
"I used to think charity was all about donations, but now I know there are so many stories behind it," wrote one netizen.
"May there always be light in this world." Another comment received thousands of likes.
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At the same time, the "Starlight Project" was officially launched.
The first batch of pilot projects were selected in three middle schools in Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The team sent five psychological counselors and ten volunteers to the local area to provide psychological counseling for three months.
On the eve of his departure, Xiaolin found Xu Oho and handed him a document.
"This is the financial budget for the new season," he said. "There is also good news: 'Dream Mentor' has officially passed the ISO20387 non-profit organization management system certification."
Xu oho opened the file and a long-lost smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"This means that our standardization construction has been recognized internationally," he whispered. "It seems that we are really getting better little by little."
Xiao Lin looked at him and suddenly said with emotion: "You know what? Sometimes I feel like you are like the person who is always climbing a mountain. He can obviously stop and rest, but he always wants to go a little higher."
Xuoho smiled and looked out the window at the darkening sky: "Because I believe there must be light on the top of the mountain."
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However, just when everything seemed to be on track, an urgent email from local Yunnan broke the calm again.
"Teacher Xu, something happened." The email began.
The sender is the on-site manager of the "Starlight Project". In the email, she described that a girl who participated in psychological counseling suddenly disappeared and was suspected of having suffered domestic violence. The police have now intervened in the investigation.
"We suspect that her father, a local village chief, may be trying to cover up the facts," she wrote. "But we don't have enough evidence, so we ask headquarters for help."
After reading the email, Xu oho immediately called Xiaolin.
"Prepare the plane tickets." His voice was filled with anxiety. "I want to go to Yunnan myself."
"Is it appropriate for you to go now?" Xiao Lin was a little worried, "After all, the recent storm has just passed..."
"It is precisely because the storm has just passed that I have to go." Xu Oho interrupted him, "If this matter is not handled properly, it will not only affect the 'Starlight Project', but will also put the entire charity sector in a passive position again."
He knew that this time, they would face a more complicated test.
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The night is deep, and the city lights are like stars shining on the earth.
And in the remote southwestern border, a battle between justice and conscience is quietly unfolding.
Their story continues.
####Wind and rain: Remain true to our original aspiration (Part 3)
The air in Yunnan is always a little humid. The morning mist in the mountains has not yet dissipated, but Xuoho has already set foot on the mountain road to Nujiang Prefecture. He is accompanied by psychological counselor Teacher Li and project coordinator Xiao Yang.
"The girl's name is Ana, she's fourteen years old." Xiao Yang introduced in a low voice while sorting out the information, "Her father is the village chief and has a certain influence in the village. We initially learned that her mother ran away from home three years ago due to domestic violence and her whereabouts are still unknown."
Xuoho frowned: "What about her current situation?"
"The police have already started investigating, but they haven't found her yet." Xiao Yang paused and added, "According to other villagers, she may be locked up at home and not allowed to go out."
"We must confirm her safety as soon as possible." Xuoho said firmly, "If it is domestic violence, we must activate the emergency intervention mechanism."
It was already evening when the group arrived at the place. They were arranged to stay in a guesthouse in the town, and the chief of the police station came to greet them in person and brought the latest developments.
"We haven't been able to enter her home yet." The director looked serious. "Her father refused to cooperate with the investigation, claiming that the child was just 'throwing a tantrum' and that outsiders didn't need to interfere."
"This is not a matter of temper." Teacher Li frowned. "According to our previous psychological assessment, Ana has obvious signs of post-traumatic stress. If she continues to be in a high-pressure environment, she may develop extreme behavior."
"I must see her tomorrow," Xu Oho said, "no matter what method I use."
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The next morning, Xu Oho went to the village committee and tried to communicate with Ana's father.
"You city people are meddling too much, aren't you?" The other person said coldly, sitting in his office chair. "It's not your turn to dictate what happens in my family."
"This is not about pointing fingers, but about protecting a child's life." Xu looked him straight in the eye. "If your daughter suffered domestic violence, would you want someone to stand up?"
The man was silent for a few seconds, then sneered: "You charity organizations are all meddling in other people's business, causing trouble everywhere under the banner of helping others."
"We are not here to cause trouble," Xu said in a gentle but firm tone. "We are here to solve problems. If you are willing to cooperate, we can provide psychological counseling, legal aid, and even help you improve your family relationships."
The man finally wavered a little, but still refused to respond directly.
Finally, after hours of negotiation and pressure from the police, Ana's father reluctantly agreed to allow a psychologist to come to her home to assess her condition.
When Teacher Li walked into the dim little room, he saw a young girl curled up in the corner with empty eyes and scars on her face.
"She needs professional treatment." Teacher Li came back with a heavy face, "and she must leave this environment as soon as possible."
Xuoho nodded: "I have contacted the Provincial Children's Welfare Institute, and they will send someone to pick her up. At the same time, we are also preparing to apply to the court for temporary custody."
"This will offend a lot of people." Xiao Yang reminded worriedly.
"I know." Xuoho's eyes were firm, "but we can't just watch a child struggling in pain and do nothing."
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A few days later, Ana was safely sent to Kunming for psychological treatment, while her father was dealt with according to law for suspected abuse of minors.
This incident caused quite a stir in the local area and also attracted media attention. Southern Philanthropy Weekly conducted a special report on this:
>"In remote mountainous areas, the lives of many children are far more difficult than we imagined. Not only do they have to face material scarcity, but they also have to endure multiple injuries such as domestic violence and gender discrimination. The action of 'Dream Mentor' this time is not only to save a girl, but also to practice the entire public welfare concept."
After the report was released, people from all walks of life expressed their support, and more volunteers signed up to join the "Starlight Project".
However, just when everything seemed to be going smoothly, an anonymous letter was once again sent to Xu Oho.
The content of the letter was just one sentence: "Do you think you can save everyone?"
There was a photo attached to the back - a photo of a strange girl, with a line of words written on the back: "Who's next?"
Xu oho stared at the photo for a long time without saying anything.
He knew that the battle had just begun.
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